Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.